Roman Waalpainting on a bridge in Nijmegen with woman cycling

Radboud Institute for Culture & History

The Radboud Institute for Culture & History (RICH) is a research institute dedicated to exploring the present and the past through the lenses of culture, history, literature, and art. Our researchers collaborate with academic and societal partners to deepen our understanding of the dynamics of an interconnected world and provide context for pressing societal challenges such as inequality and climate change.

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Ingrid van Dijk appointed professor of Economic, Social and Demographic History

01 June 2026 News item

As of September 1, 2026, Ingrid van Dijk has been appointed professor of Economic, Social and Demographic History, at the Faculty of Arts.

Digitization project for civil records in the Caribbean receives NWO grant

28 May 2026 Research news item

The project “Handwritten Archival Data Structuring with Recognition Extra squared” (HANDS-RX²), led by Björn Quanjer of Radboud University, has received a grant from NWO.

Collaboration projects with University of Glasgow awarded funding

26 May 2026 News item

Seven collaborative projects have been selected to receive funding up to a maximum of £20,000 per project by the Radboud-Glasgow Collaboration Fund. The funded teams will work on their projects between May 2026 and July 2027.